Season 1 (2011)

Coca Cola, Slinky, Frisbee
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

Learn how a pharmacist and an accountant created Coca-Cola. How a U.S. president helped create the Teddy Bear. How the Slinky and ...Read more

Etch A Sketch, Bingo, Bikini
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

Before computer drawing programs, there was a toy that if you mastered its two circular white knobs you could have a picture perfe...Read more

Popsicle, Barber Poles, Brain Freeze
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

Learn how an 11-year-old boy created the Popsicle. Why barber poles have red and white stripes? How a melting chocolate bar gave w...Read more

Kitty Litter, Bullet Proof Vest, Neon Lights
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

You’ll learn how Kitty Litter clawed its way into our homes. And you’ll learn how a bulletproof vest stops a bullet. And we’ll “cu...Read more

Haagen Dazs, America's First Pizzeria, Charcoal Briquettes
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

Did you know Parisians wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower? We’ll explain why and how it was saved! Then, you’ll visit America’s ...Read more

Sweet 'N Low, Riding Shotgun, Potato Chip
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

Find out the truth behind how SWEET N LOW actually got its name! Why do we yell Shotgun when getting into a car with friends? How...Read more

Thermos, Pez Candy, Mark Twain
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

Learn the secrets behind how a Thermos can keep your beverage hot or cold for hours. How PEZ was initially created to help people...Read more

Grand Central Terminal, 120 Volts, Nachos
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

Learn many astonishing secrets within the world’s most famous train station, Grand Central Terminal. Why don’t birds fall off bran...Read more

Domino's Pizza, Fortune Cookies, Gadgets
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

You’ll learn why Dominick’s Pizza became Domino’s Pizza. And the origin of fluffy sweet cotton candy. Where did the term Gadget come from?

Monopoly, Area Codes, Tuxedo
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

How the Jersey shore and one of its famous boardwalks helped to inspire the iconic board game Monopoly. How did a donkey and an el...Read more

Zamboni Ice Resurfacing Machine, Pistachio Nuts, Stars
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

How does one revolutionary machine keep the fun and action going on the ice? You’ll learn about the Zamboni Ice Resurfacing Machin...Read more

Swiss Army Knife, Cup of Joe, Hamburger
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

We’ll explain how the Swiss Army knife evolved into the most famous knife in the world and learn how the company’s name got “cut” ...Read more

Almond Milk, Scapegoat, Buffalo Wings
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September 1, 2011 • 23m

Learn how almond nuts get transformed into “milk.” And why are movie trailers shown at the beginning of the film? And learn how de...Read more